Thursday , 2 July 2026

D.C. United SC vs FC Cincinnati, MLS 2025 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2025
D.C. United SC
0 – 1
Full Time
FC Cincinnati
Sat 12 Apr 2025 · 23:30 UTC Audi Field HT 45' · FT 45'
Lukas MacNaughton 25' Y
Kye Rowles 41' Y
Y 50' Lukas Engel
David Schnegg 69' Y

Overview

Match Preview

D.C. United SC vs FC Cincinnati — MLS at Audi Field.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 14 33
2 Internacional CF Miami 15 31
3 Chicago Fire FC 14 26
4 New England Revolution 14 25
5 New York Red Bulls 15 22
6 Charlotte FC 15 21
7 FC Cincinnati 15 20
8 New York City FC 15 19
9 D.C. United SC 15 18
10 Columbus Crew SC 15 16
11 Toronto FC 14 14
12 Montreal Impact FC 14 14
13 Orlando City SC 15 14
14 Atlanta United FC 14 11
15 Philadelphia Union 15 7
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 14 32
17 San Jose Earthquakes 15 32
18 Real Salt Lake 14 26
19 FC Dallas 15 25
20 Los Angeles FC 15 24
21 Seattle Sounders FC 13 24
22 Houston Dynamo 14 22
23 Minnesota United FC 15 22
24 Los Angeles Galaxy 15 20
25 San Diego FC 15 17
26 Colorado Rapids SC 15 16
27 St. Louis City 14 16
28 Portland Timbers 14 14
29 Austin FC 15 14
30 Sporting Kansas City 14 11

Head-to-Head

6
4
4
D.C. United SC 14 games · Avg 2.6 goals FC Cincinnati
Last 5 meetings
2025-04-12 D.C. United SC 0–1 FC Cincinnati 2024-07-03 D.C. United SC 2–3 FC Cincinnati 2024-03-10 FC Cincinnati 0–0 D.C. United SC 2023-06-24 D.C. United SC 3–0 FC Cincinnati 2023-05-06 FC Cincinnati 2–1 D.C. United SC

Recent Form

D.C. United SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Apr FC Cincinnati H 0–1 L
06 Apr San Jose Earthquakes A 1–6 L
29 Mar Columbus Crew SC H 1–2 L
22 Mar Orlando City SC A 1–4 L
15 Mar Montreal Impact FC H 0–0 D
09 Mar Sporting Kansas City H 2–1 W
FC Cincinnati
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Apr D.C. United SC A 1–0 W
05 Apr New England Revolution H 1–0 W
30 Mar Nashville SC A 2–1 W
22 Mar Atlanta United FC H 2–2 D
15 Mar Charlotte FC A 0–2 L
09 Mar Toronto FC H 2–0 W

Season Stats

D.C. United SC FC Cincinnati
#9 Position #7
18 Points 20
15 Played 15
4 / 6 / 5 W / D / L 5 / 5 / 5
21 Scored 36
25 Conceded 37
-4 GD -1
1.20 PPG 1.33
27% Win % 33%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
40% Clean Sheets
D.C. United SC this season
27% Clean Sheets
FC Cincinnati this season

D.C. United SC are 9th (18 pts). FC Cincinnati are 7th (20 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

D.C. United SC
0-15
2/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/2
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Cincinnati
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/5
31-45
7/3
46-60
3/4
61-75
2/1
76+
8/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. D.C. United SC get us underway at Audi Field.
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both D.C. United SC and FC Cincinnati are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 10' A quiet spell here at Audi Field. D.C. United SC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Troy Lesesne will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 25' Controversy at the stadium! Lukas MacNaughton argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 28' Gerardo Valenzuela has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 28 minutes.
  • 33' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 38' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both D.C. United SC and FC Cincinnati are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 41' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Kye Rowles.
  • 46' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Cincinnati is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 50' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Lukas Engel on 50 minutes.
  • 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 60' Lukas Engel is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for D.C. United SC so far.
  • 62' FC Cincinnati ring the changes. Gerardo Valenzuela has done his job and it is now time for Sergio Santos to step up.
  • 67' Jared Stroud, a USA , has 23 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 69' Controversy at the stadium! David Schnegg argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 74' The D.C. United SC manager makes a substitution. Jared Stroud departs to be replaced by Gabriel Pirani.
  • 79' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 81' D.C. United SC ring the changes. Hosei Kijima has done his job and it is now time for Jacob Murrell to step up.
  • 84' Fresh legs for FC Cincinnati! Brad Smith comes on to replace Lukas Engel.
  • 87' The supporters are chanting for Randall Leal. He replaces Peglow on 87 minute.
  • FC Cincinnati celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

D.C. United SC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Troy Lesesne

FC Cincinnati Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pat Noonan

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Paul Arriola 3
Brenner da Silva 3
Brandon Vazquez 3
Luciano Acosta 3
Lucas Rodriguez 2
Gabriel Pirani 2
Pavel Bucha 2
Gerardo Valenzuela 1

Head to Head

2025-04-12 D.C. United SC 0–1 FC Cincinnati 2024-07-03 D.C. United SC 2–3 FC Cincinnati 2024-03-10 FC Cincinnati 0–0 D.C. United SC 2023-06-24 D.C. United SC 3–0 FC Cincinnati 2023-05-06 FC Cincinnati 2–1 D.C. United SC

D.C. United SC Form

2025-04-12 D.C. United SC 0–1 FC Cincinnati L 2025-04-06 San Jose Earthquakes 6–1 D.C. United SC L 2025-03-29 D.C. United SC 1–2 Columbus Crew SC L 2025-03-22 Orlando City SC 4–1 D.C. United SC L 2025-03-15 D.C. United SC 0–0 Montreal Impact FC D 2025-03-09 D.C. United SC 2–1 Sporting Kansas City W

FC Cincinnati Form

2025-04-12 D.C. United SC 0–1 FC Cincinnati W 2025-04-05 FC Cincinnati 1–0 New England Revolution W 2025-03-30 Nashville SC 1–2 FC Cincinnati W 2025-03-22 FC Cincinnati 2–2 Atlanta United FC D 2025-03-15 Charlotte FC 2–0 FC Cincinnati L 2025-03-09 FC Cincinnati 2–0 Toronto FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.67 D.C. United SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.75 FC Cincinnati xG
I would bet for: D.C. United SC or FC Cincinnati 75% + Both teams to score 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
D.C. United SC34% Draw25% FC Cincinnati41%
Actual: FC Cincinnati win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes67% 0% No33%
Avg goals/match: 3.42
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 65%
35%
± 3.5 44%
56%
± 4.5 26%
74%

Double Chance

D.C. United SC or Draw
59%
Draw or FC Cincinnati
66%
D.C. United SC or FC Cincinnati
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
D.C. United SC28% Draw41% FC Cincinnati31%
Actual: FC Cincinnati win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 2
6.7%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
5%
1 – 0
4.8%
0 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
4.6%
3 – 1
4.3%
2 – 3
3.9%

Asian Handicap — D.C. United SC

Handicap D.C. United SC covers Push FC Cincinnati covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 11% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 17% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 18% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 12% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

D.C. United SC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
FC Cincinnati keeps clean sheet
20% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.